On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced a revision in the price bands for over 30 stocks across various sectors, effective from November 29, 2024. The new price bands are set at 10%, limiting the daily price fluctuation for these stocks. Prominent stocks such as Adani Total, Paytm, IRB Infra, and Union Bank of India, are part of the list.
The revision impacts many prominent companies. Notable stocks affected by the change include:
The updated price bands also affect a broader set of companies, such as:
In the retail and consumer sectors, several key companies are part of the updated list, including:
These revisions aim to control price volatility in the market, ensuring stable trading activity.
Previously, BSE implemented a daily price band mechanism, which limits how much a stock’s price can move within a single day. The price movement limits were set at 20%, 10%, 5%, or 2% based on pre-determined criteria.
In addition to the daily price band mechanism, BSE has introduced a new long-duration price band framework for stocks traded exclusively on its equity trading platforms. This includes SME and SME ITP platforms. Under this framework, stocks with higher daily price bands will have wider permissible price movement over longer durations, as outlined below:
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
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